Meet Artist David Zinn

Meet Artist David ZinnMarch 22 - 24

David Zinn has spent a dozen years creating his most enduring artworks in a medium that cannot be framed, sold or even preserved: sidewalk chalk. His installations appear as three-dimensional creatures incorporated into the real world and then disappear soon after, but their photos continue to receive popular acclaim all over the world in newspapers, blogs and social media.

Check out a series of events featuring David Zinn below.

Celebrity Lecture | Thursday, March 22

Concrete Ephemera: Confessions of an Underfoot ArtistInternationally known artist David Zinn sees the ordinary in our world and makes it extraordinary – in ways you would never expect. Join us for the evening, as he discusses how his art has connected him with the creative potential of people and places all over the world.

Dessert Reception and Book Signing with David Zinn and Preferred Lecture SeatingCome early to the Celebrity Lecture, Concrete Ephemera: Confessions of an Underfoot Artist, to meet our presenter, David Zinn. Zinn's book, Temporary Preserves will be available to purchase, and Zinn will be available to sign the books. Dessert will be provided. Attendees of the reception will also receive preferred lecture seating. This ticket will double as your ticket to the Celebrity Lecture in the Oak Room at 7 PM, no additional ticket is required.

Come early to the Celebrity Lecture, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World; A Brief History Of The World's Most Popular Instrument, to meet our presenter, H.P. Newquist. During the private reception, guests are invited to tour our spring traveling exhibit, Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World and speak with H.P. Newquist about the exhibit which he curated. Wine and cheese will be provided. Attendees of the private reception will also receive preferred lecture seating. The reception will be held in the GUITAR exhibit. This ticket will double as your ticket to the Celebrity Lecture in the Omni Theater at 7 PM, no additional reservation is required.Private Reception with David Zinn and Preferred Lecture Seating | $106:00 - 6:45 PM

How can you bring a sidewalk to life? It’s easy with a little imagination and some chalk! Join artist and author, David Zinn, to learn to unleash your own creative genius through chalk in this exclusive member-only workshop held in the Museum's courtyard. Chalk will be provided.

Come early to the Celebrity Lecture, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World; A Brief History Of The World's Most Popular Instrument, to meet our presenter, H.P. Newquist. During the private reception, guests are invited to tour our spring traveling exhibit, Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World and speak with H.P. Newquist about the exhibit which he curated. Wine and cheese will be provided. Attendees of the private reception will also receive preferred lecture seating. The reception will be held in the GUITAR exhibit. This ticket will double as your ticket to the Celebrity Lecture in the Omni Theater at 7 PM, no additional reservation is required.Private Reception with David Zinn and Preferred Lecture Seating | $106:00 - 6:45 PM

How can you bring a sidewalk to life? It’s easy with a little imagination and some chalk! Join artist and author, David Zinn, to learn to unleash your own creative genius through chalk in this iMake workshop held in the Museum's courtyard. Chalk will be provided. Learn more about iMake here. Museum exhibit admission must also be purchased in order to attend other iMake activites or galleries and exhibits.